one-night stand

"These are pretty minuscule spies, my lord," The leader said into his comms. They chattered among themselves. We had our hands up when they surrounded us. My throat clogged and I was running out of oxygen. I could barely think or breath. Mister Wigglesworth was talking briskly with bulging eyes to the colossal men and a rifle was lodged in his throat, he seemed frail and agitated. "Mort!" He threw the parcel into his hands. Mort winced when he failed to catch it. The box malfunctioned and I screamed at the blast and fell back into the shelter of more craters. I gasped. "What do I do with this?" His hand fidgeted on the and he dived behind a crate beside me while lasers flew. He panted and glanced at me holding on to the parcel. There was a skirmish going on. "I think I got hit." .... Remember when homicidal aliens were attacking us? This was now, yeah, it was kind of my fault. We were crouching like a couple of cowardly war veterans on a battlefield and Mister Wigglesworth! Of all people was out there holding them off. Mort held on to the prism parcel. My eyes were pale. I got hit by the parcel. I held on to my stomach. "Are you okay? Can you sit up straight?" He said. "No, it hurts," I did not feel like myself at all. I was not even in the mood to make snappy comebacks, I kept seeing double and all these color spectrums like I stared at the sun for too long. I was phasing in and out of consciousness. I thought I saw planets dying. I ducked over the end and focused on breath. [ System Activated ]

Being dumped when his wife had a high position and was underestimated by many people. Aaron didn't think it was a hardship for him. Because they didn't know about him, he was the one who helped his ex-wife in times of trouble, and he was the most honourable person. When they find out, they will be speechless because they won't be able to reach him again.

Kiran, a young boy from the puppet state of Qingchang, a Hersen Empire colony, meets The Flame, a Phoenix creature, by chance, and this encounter will alter the course of his destiny. Kiran was unaware that the Phoenix was a myth. He is the mount of the White Sage Alaric, who passed away many years ago when engaged in a sky battle against the Warlock invader Emperor Hersen. When they first encountered each other, the dying Middle Phoenix had just broken free from the wizarding prison and was being ganged on by numerous Hersen Empire sorcerers. That night, when The Flame wouldn't move, fire benders, water benders, wind controllers, and even elemental controllers arrived in the sky and caused the sky to turn red. The Flame requests that Kiran use the 'Riding' technique, which unites the soul with her. Kiran completed the riding process without incident. Unfortunately, Kiran's memory of riding was erased by The Flame. Once The Flame determined his age was appropriate, he recalled everything. Kiran then basks in his glory after being identified as an illusionist, a clever youngster with magical abilities. The fact that Kiran was a student at the Magentum Institute in Shanggu City caused her to capture the interest of many individuals gradually. He matured till the Kingdom of Hersen thought Kiran could serve as an officer. When all the secrets are disclosed at once, Kiran is sought after. What is the upcoming story? You can read a narrative with an intriguing plot that features magic and legendary animals.

Ben Akoni, a struggling writer nicknamed "Shrimp Boy" for his dead-end job at a Miami seafood shack, lives under the thumb of humiliation. His girlfriend leaves him for a billionaire, his landlord threatens eviction, and even his literary aspirations are mocked by a tech titan. Just when his world seems hopelessly bleak, a mysterious Tycoon System grants him a peculiar power: turning virtual slaps in a mobile game into real-life rewards.

March 16, 2020 8 pm when the Philippine government implemented the nationwide lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. But ten years later, the planet earth became dominated by the dead and the living became the strangers in their own planet. The last laboratory still functioning in the world sent out a message that they finally found the cure to stop the spread of the virus. Problem is, how will the survivors reach the laboratory's location? How can they save humanity if they have to fight their way through dead walkers that will tear them into pieces when given the chance? Is there any hope left for humanity?

I hated being locked up like a damsel in distress. Like I was some princess that needed constant protection, but deep down I was grateful. I was still struggling to summon my powers, so if I was attacked alone I would be defenseless. I understood why Valerian wanted me to stay confined within the walls of our home since there was a protection spell suffocating the entire atmosphere that surrounded it. But I was so bored. Valerian was not there to take me out and keep me occupied with his cocky smiles and quirky comments. The only thing I could think to do to pass the time was to take a stroll around the castle grounds. I exited out into the courtyard and walked past the beautiful wooden benches and vibrant trees. Roses of every colour confiscated the grounds and it was like I was walking through a rainbow. My fingertips caressed the petals and I inhaled the sweet scent of their exquisiteness as I walked through the trails. I was so mesmerized by the area that I didn’t realize where I was going. I gasped as I reached for the next rose in my path, and it crumbled from my touch. The rest of the walkway was filled with black and decayed roses that tumbled to the ground like ash from a horrible wildfire. My frightened eyes glared out into the distance as I realized the dead flowers led to a shadowy tunnel made from black brick. A sign barely dangling from a broken chain at the top of the entrance read ‘dungeon.’ My body cringed at the sight. This was the dark side of Valerian that I knew and wanted to avoid as much as possible.

Barned and rejected from entering into the king's palace, he became a live-in son-in-law of Lord Marcus. He was maltreated by his mother in-law, grandmother-in-law and wife's cousins. Fortunately, Charles had just received a letter of apology from the palace with a compensation of $900,000,000,000 for all damages caused to him and request for his ascension into the throne of The British Kingdom. Now, it's payback time to all who maltreated him as a live-in son-in-law and those who masterminded his banishment plots from the Palace which also led to his mother's death. "As long as I live, I must avenge Queen Ava's death!"

Axel always gets insults from the Russell family, but Axel still persists in his marriage to Jessy, none other than because Axel likes the woman he married. Finally, the unexpected happened, in the blink of an eye, Axel occupied the highest position, becoming rich like he was dreaming.  What makes Axel rich?  How is the process?  Is it possible that Axel will take revenge on everyone who bullied him, insulted him, humiliated him?  Find the answer by reading this story.

Donald Warren sniffs of trash popularly known as lord of the fallen city of Atlantis, desperate to drown when Mercedes Maybach Exelero pulled beside him, enigmatic as it's inviting Warren is deep in pocket and no longer a trash.

A lone Dragon even after having the strongest ability of Void at his disposal can't escape the restrain of a Soul contract made by his ancestors to serve king, which made him slave of the Dragon King. But one day an opportunity presented itself in front of him. To finally set himself free from the contract that binds him. He took it, so that he can create a better future for himself and his loved once. However all his hopes tumbled down on him because king has destroyed everything that he held dear to his heart. Even killing him or so as king has thought. It is said that, when the night is darkest, that is when the star shines brightest and on that night Alex was given an opportunity to gain back everything he has lost, he was reincarnated as a Human. Join Alex on his adventure where he fight back against every odd and reach a territory uncharted by any Mortal or God and ascend to the Throne of Sovereignty. ~ From AKPOV ******************************************* PS: This novel will introduce more races like Humans, Demons, dwarves and Elves later. The initial chapters will focus on the life of MC as Dragon and some important historical event which has triggered the current scenario as well as important characters which will have huge impact on story later. By the end of Vol. 1 the cover of novel will make more sense therefore i request you to patiently read the first arc before judging the story. Disclaimer: Please Note that the novel cover is not owned by Author. Credit goes to respective Artist. A/N: If you wish to support author please visit ko-fi.com/akpov.